QC Inspector - Welding and Painting

About the role

Ghobash Group is hiring a full-time QC Inspector for welding and painting in Abu Dhabi. The role covers quality inspection of welded joints and coating works, including welder qualification checks, visual and non-destructive testing oversight, and coating inspection, in line with project ITPs.

Key responsibilities

• Review approved drawings, ITPs, WPS/PQR and coating procedures before inspection starts.
• Verify welder qualifications (WPQ), continuity records and certification validity; check material traceability against MTCs.
• Inspect joint fit-up, alignment, cleanliness and bevel preparation; monitor welding parameters and consumable control.
• Carry out visual inspection of completed welds and coordinate NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT, PMI, hardness, ferrite) with contractors, reviewing reports and radiographs.
• Witness PWHT, hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, and verify weld repair procedures and welder performance.
• Inspect surface preparation, paint materials, mixing and storage, and measure wet and dry film thickness; perform spark testing and adhesion tests.
• Inspect passive fire protection, insulation and field joint coating, and carry out multidiscipline QC on fabrication, erection, installation and pre-commissioning.
• Issue, review and close NCRs, punch-list items and corrective action requests; prepare inspection reports, checksheets, daily/weekly QC reports and the final quality dossier.
• Ensure inspection tools are calibrated, follow permit-to-work and HSE rules, and give feedback to welders, painters and supervisors.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• 5-10 years of QC inspection experience, including at least 3-5 years on oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical or EPC projects.
• Valid welding inspection certification such as AWS CWI, CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or BGAS Grade 2/1 (or equivalent).
• Valid coating inspection certification such as NACE/AMPP Level 1/2, FROSIO or BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work in remote locations as required.

Required skills

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and to perform manual work.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.